South Roanoke Travel Guide
Roanoke
Visit South Roanoke
Popular places to visit
Center in the Square
Find out about the history of Roanoke when you take a trip to Center in the Square. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.
Mill Mountain Star
Visit this iconic mountaintop landmark and admire panoramic views over the city of Roanoke. Look up at the symbol from the city at night when it shines bright.
Virginia Museum of Transportation
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Virginia Museum of Transportation during your travels in Roanoke. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Taubman Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.
Mill Mountain Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Mill Mountain Park, a lovely green space in Roanoke. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
River's Edge Sports Complex
You can take time to visit River's Edge Sports Complex during your travels to Roanoke. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
3-Hour E-Bike Sightseeing and Breweries Tour in Roanoke
Mountain Bike Tour from The Roanoke Star
3-Hour Guided Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Top hotels in South Roanoke
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
The staff did an excellent job at keeping the hot coffee coming.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Liberty Trust
This was a very cool and vintage hotel we loved the experience
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Clean place and friendly staff. Priced appropriately except limited breakfast.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
The room was and quiet Staff very friendly Shower was very good
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
Super clean. Breakfast Lady was super nice and friendly
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
Yes, lots of petd
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Roanoke
Franklin-Colonial
While Franklin-Colonial may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tanglewood Mall and River's Edge Sports Complex.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Shaftman Performance Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Garden City
While Garden City may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mill Mountain Park and Mill Mountain Zoo.
Old Southwest
Old Southwest might not have many top sights, but Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mountain View
Mountain View might not have many top sights, but The River Rock and Shaftman Performance Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Mill Mountain Star and Mill Mountain Park.
